By Rick Riozza
And just like that!—we’re already into the month of February. This is when all wine columnists, wine folk, foodies, and culinary groupies gather to put in their two cents, or, two hundred dollars, on the “best” wine to match for the loving day/week of St. Valentine’s Day
But no one’s complaining here! It all sounds fun & tasty. ...
By Janet McAfee
On the day before his 19th birthday in 2013, Clark Cavalier lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan during the Gulf War. He spent the next 4 ½ years recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His injuries were so extensive that he could not be fitted with prosthetic “artificial” legs.
His life was just starting,...
By Nadia Popova
We jog, we lift weights, we do yoga, we walk, and so much more. But for those of you who have made fitness a part of your routine, tell me honestly: Is exercising something you love or hate? Maybe somewhere in between? If you exercise regardless, does it matter if you enjoy it? Yes!
Here’s why it’s so...
By Aimee Mosco
When you look at yourself in the mirror, you see what everyone else sees. You see a body. You see the vehicle that carries your inner spirit, but unless you are looking very closely, not your inner spirit itself. Your physical body only tells part of your story. You can’t see your defining moments, your wisdom, your...
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries actor Bette Davis said that if you want to improve your work, you should "attempt the impossible." That's perfect advice for you right now. I hope to see you hone your skills as you stretch yourself into the unknown. I will celebrate your forays into the frontiers, since doing so...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Today, I discuss how to improve your brain function with behavioral changes and cannabis. Prevention is the goal; however, neurological damage can be treated with cannabidiol (CBD) to reduce inflammation, make new connections, and improve your mental acuity. The brain compensates for something lost by neuroplasticity. Research on cannabis and brain science shows neuroplasticity is our...
February is Healthy Heart Month!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
What is heart disease?
The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack.
What are the symptoms of heart...
What is the difference and which one is better?
By Dennis Shelly
The use of video surveillance systems has become a necessity at both the business and household levels. They are used in a variety of critical and household applications to prevent crime and keep a place secure. Many people refuse to install a video surveillance system in and around their...
By Haddon Libby
According to the FDIC, nineteen banks with local branches held $10.7 billion in deposits as of the last deposit report for the fiscal year ending June 30th. This count excludes deposits in the branches of brokerage firms like Schwab, Merrill Lynch or Morgan Stanley.
Despite rampant predatory practices that led to the ousting of numerous managers and employees...
WHAT COULD A BOARDING PASS, DMV AND DOGS HAVE IN COMMON DURING COVID? THEY ARE ALL CURRENT SCAMS BEING IMPLIMENTED DURING COVID UPON OUR CV NEIGHBORS! With COVID came Stay Home orders. This meant more people are home to answer their phones. Which segment of the population is most gullible to scam calls? Why the Elderly, of course.
Like most...
By Crystal Harrell
The beauty and grand appeal of art is the notion that each work is open to interpretation and has the ability to connect with anyone. The 35th annual Southwest Arts Festival will return to the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio from January 27 to 30 to astound attendees with original art from across the country.
Nationally recognized as...
FEBRUARY 11 – 13, 2022
Festivities Include a Carnival, Car Show, Tequila Tastings, Live Entertainment, Food & More
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of the state of Jalisco, Mexico at the 6th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival on February 11 -13, 2022 in downtown Cathedral City. This annual celebration honors the 25-year sister city relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila,...
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Modernism Week
Kings Point Tours and Palm Springs Dance Project Performance
Murray Canyon Dr., near S. Camino Real in Palm Springs
Kings Point, one of Palm Springs most architectural significant communities, designed by William Krisel, will host an epic time-capsule tour of 7 stunning mid-century homes as part of Modernism Week. Palm Springs Dance Project will be bringing...
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PS Winter Classic LGBT Softball Tournament is on! After having to skip 2021, it’s nice to have them back!
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WHAT: 30th Annual Palm Springs Winter Classic Softball Tournament
Benefiting AAP – Food Samaritans
DATE: February 4 through 6, 2022
WHERE: See schedule at pswinterclassic.com
COST: Free to the public
MORE: AAP – Food Samaritans, in cooperation with the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Gay Softball League, presents the 30th annual Palm Springs Winter Classic Softball Tournament. Eighty teams and hundreds...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Special thanks from these louses to our spouses for letting us make all this racket around the houses”
That pithy tribute is found at the bottom of the liner notes for Elvis Costello’s combustible new album, The Boy Named If.
Elvis Costello burst on the British music scene 45 years ago. Part of the inaugural Punk Class...
By Dee Jae Cox / Photos By Becky Johnson
Pulitzer Prize winning Playwright Paula Vogel, once said, “We keep narrowing the definition of what a play can be. We're losing the opportunity for someone like Samuel Beckett to spring up, because we no longer want our plays messy. But my God, sometimes we need mess. These are messy times and...
Palm Springs International Airport surpassed 2 million total passengers in 2021 and set their 7th consecutive monthly passenger record in December.
The Total Passenger Count for 2021 was 2,092,943, an increase of 67% compared to 2020. In the month of December, PSP set its 7th passenger record for the year surpassing the previous record, set in 2018, by 8.6% with...
By Robin E. Simmons
With the dearth of new and worthy movies available for streaming as well as for big screen theatrical exhibitions, it would be irresponsible of me to encourage attending indoor theater venues in light of the current warning from our local health officials to continue avoiding non essential gatherings, reminding us that coronavirus transmission remains at one...
By Rick Riozza
“Wine is a long game”. Yeah—tell me about it. I remember playing the Monopoly board game when I was a kid, and I thought that was a long game.
But I’ve opened up this piece with a quote from Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, who went on to say, “… it often takes a generation or more to learn...
By Janet McAfee
Siberian Huskies are magnificent dogs with striking facial masks and piercing blue or multi-colored eyes, incredibly intelligent in addition to being beautiful. It is incredulous to see so many of these wonderful animals in public shelters throughout Southern California. And it is heartbreaking to learn how many don’t make it out alive from those shelters. In 2022,...
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
On January 15, 2022 SoCal Adaptive Sports and Desert Recreation District celebrated their one year anniversary of an adaptive (inclusive) hiking program offered by Friends of the Desert Mountains, Desert Recreation District Adaptive and SoCal Adaptive Sports.
From a trial that began on January 9, 2021, the program has grown to include multiple hikes throughout...
By Nadia Popova
It is not a secret that many people are concerned about losing weight and getting thinner. It is not always easy to find the right way, but there are some simple rules to help you become successful at reducing body fat in a healthy way.
Eat less, and eat healthier food: Calories should be less than 2,000 per...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Helen Hunt Jackson said that one component of happiness is "a little less time than you want." Why? Because you always "have so many things you want to see, to have, and to do" and "no day is quite long enough for all you would like to get done before...
The holidays are over, and you may have enjoyed enough sugar and alcohol to last you for a while so instead of a resolution you ‘ve made a serious commitment to finally losing that last bit of weight this year. How are you doing with that? I hear consistently from women who really want to get that last bit...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Strong winds have been in the forecast and more can be expected. Wind can cause considerable damage on their own, even without fires. Please follow the below safety tips:
Wind Safety Tips:
The safest place to be during high winds is indoors.
Watch for flying debris. Tree limbs may break and street signs may become loose...
What you need to know about this new technology...
By Dennis Shelly
EggHead IT
What is 5G?
The fifth-generation mobile network is referred to as 5G. After 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, it is a new global wireless standard. “5G” allows for the creation of a new type of network that connects practically everyone and everything, including machines, objects, and devices. 5G...
By Haddon Libby
The stock market is off to one of its weakest starts for a year. Through January 21st, the Dow was down nearly 6%, S&P 500 -8% and the Tech-heavy NASDAQ -12%. This is happening as the Federal Reserve and Biden Administration have begun taking steps to calm inflation. The steps that they are taking are the equivalent...
I FOUGHT THE LAW AND THE LAW WON! This is more than a Bobby Fuller Four song from the 60’s. The law arguably wins every time. This is because whether you are found guilty or not guilty, you still lose. A defendant loses time and money from 1. Being arrested; 2. Going to court multiple times; 3.Posting Bail; 4....
By Crystal Harrell
The Coachella Valley has come to know Patrick Evans as a familiar face with a diverse presence in the desert—ranging from television personality to the owner of an Italian food company. Evans has also made his mark in radio, having been named Coachella Valley Best Of’s Radio Personality of the Year for 2020-2021 and hosting a show...
By Crystal Harrell
On January 13, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in celebration of the newly built executive Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) facility Desert Jet Center, located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal.
The new state-of-the-art 32,500-square-foot aviation facility features premium amenities, including a luxurious and well-appointed lobby giving business and leisure travelers, their pets, and returning residents an upscale...
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Hi-Desert Fringe Festival Returns to Live, On-site Format May 14 for Fifth Anniversary
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New venue, edgy new work to highlight performances, panels and workshops presented by varied artists
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Celebrating its fifth year of showcasing original, non-traditional, provocative performance art, the Hi-Desert Fringe Festival (Hi-DeF) will return to a live, on-site format at a new venue in Wonder Valley. The event, designed to establish a forum for promoting cultural equity...
R&B Crooner Featured in the 24th Annual Concert Series on El Paseo
By Esther Sanchez
On Saturday, Feb 12th, Eevan Tre, one of the Coachella Valley’s most beloved homegrown performers will be performing hits from multiple eras for music lovers of all ages for the 24th Annual Concert Series at The Gardens on El Paseo. The one hour concerts take place...
By Eleni P. Austin
No one walks the tightrope between melancholy and melodic like Aimee Mann. Maybe Sufjan Stevens comes close, or the guy that fronts the band Eels (his name is Mark Oliver Everett, but you knew that). But Aimee always manages to tap a reserve of sadness and wrap the ache up in her pluperfect brand of gossamer...
Indie-Pop cult favorites, The Lilys, are coming to Pappy & Harriet’s on Saturday, January 22. The band, which started more than 30 years ago, primarily consists of visionary Kurt Halsey and a rotating line-up of musicians.
Their 1992 debut, In The Presence Of Nothing, was hailed as a Shoegaze masterpiece on par with My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless LP. Their sophomore...
My conversations with an American Icon
By Dee Jae Cox
There is a saying that, ‘Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless.’ That is the legacy of attorney Sarah Weddington, who at the age of twenty-six, changed the course of American history!
I find few things in my life more engaging than one-on-one dialogues that both inform and inspire. My conversations with Sarah,...
Award winning comedian Chris Rock is headed to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 9 p.m. Tickets for the show start at $79 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone at (800) 827-2986 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com
By Robin E. Simmons
Such a sad week for this movie reviewer. No PSIFF movies, no local screenings for the press and no physical screeners of new movies in the mail. All theses issues are pandemic related.
But here’s the bigger question: is it safe to go back to seeing movies in a theater?
Yes, there are a myriad of films available...
By Daniel Paris
Over two years ago the Rangel family decided to make their dream of opening a high-quality burger place a reality. Greg and Belinda conducted years of research by sampling L.A. basin and local restaurants known for their burgers. Their son, Reuben, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, dreamed of opening a restaurant in which he...
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FANTASY SPRINGS IS LOOKING TO HIRE OVER 90 TEAM MEMBERS AT JOB FAIR ON THURSDAY, JAN. 27
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, one of the Coachella Valley’s largest and most highly regarded employers, is seeking to fill more than 90 positions at its company-wide Career Expo on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center.
The first 50 job seekers that complete an in person application will receive a $50 gift card.
Managers...
By Rick Riozza
I don’t consider myself to be an alarmist; rather, I think I’m pretty even keeled most of the time. But I apparently set off a few of our Champagne lovers with my article, “Here’s to a Sparkling New Year”, published a couple of weeks ago:
“But just a quick side note: I saw a brief clip of the...
By Janet McAfee
A dog named Betty waits patiently for a home at the main Riverside County shelter in Western Riverside. How long can a big dog wait in a shelter kennel before losing hope and becoming stressed? Betty arrived at the Riverside County shelter in Thousand Palms, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, on November 20, 2021. She watched quietly...
By Aimee Mosco
Have you ever walked into a room and felt tension from others who are in that room? Have you ever been in the presence of people who are fighting with one another? How did that make you feel?
If you have had this experience, it probably didn’t make you feel good. While it may not have ruined your...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
I don’t know about you, but I certainly am trying to shed those holiday pounds. Maybe I left my pants in the drier too long? I know the truth… As I get older, weight comes on quicker and slower to shed. I recently read an article regarding just that.
Common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight,...
Differences and making the best choice for your needs
By Dennis Shelly
Tablet technology has advanced in recent years to the point that some devices can compete with laptops. In addition to a CPU, both have memory, a battery, and most of the other components that comprise a computer. However, there are distinct qualities that distinguish a tablet from a laptop....
By Haddon Libby
Which public traded business is the biggest? It all depends upon the way you are measuring big.
Amongst publicly traded companies, Walmart is the largest employer in the world with 2.2 million employees. Most of these employees are in the United States. Second is Amazon with 1.3 million workers and growing. Based in Germany, Volkswagen is the largest...
The California Vehicle Code Section 23103 says:
(a) A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.
Clients ask, “Is 23103 VC a misdemeanor?” The answer is yes. Many Reckless Driving convictions come from a DUI reduction from DUI plea bargain of a 23152...
By Nadia Popova
The Mental Benefits of Physical Activities:
Most of us know the many physical benefits of exercise: weight control, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of diabetes, and increased energy, just to name a few. But what about the psychological benefits of exercise? From easing symptoms of depression and anxiety to keeping your memory sharp, there’s no shortage of mental...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In October 2021, the Vancouver Canucks hockey team played the Seattle Kraken team in a Seattle arena. A fan named Nadia Popovici noticed that the Canucks' equipment manager Brian Hamilton had an irregular mole on the back of his neck—possibly cancerous. She found a way to communicate her observation to him,...
Spoiler alert! During 2022, occasionally I will discuss cancel culture, the Chinese virus, in-patient hospital protocols for treating the Chinese virus, and many other issues that most of my readers think but dare not speak. If you believe the experimental jab for the virus is safe then STOP read no further. However, if you are in a “knowledge desert”...
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ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
For over 36 years, The Street Fair, at College of the Desert is considered one of the top things to do in the Palm Springs area, where locals and visitors alike can spend their day with an open-air shaded shopping experience second to none. With merchandise and services for all ages and...